New McLaren 720S GT3 to make global public debut in Bahrain

Motorsport enthusiasts and car fanatics alike are in for a major treat at this weekend’s Bapco Bahrain GT Festival, as one of the world’s leading sports car manufacturers will be unveiling one of its newest race cars at the event. McLaren Automotive has confirmed that the new 720S GT3 will be making its global public debut at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) today and tomorrow.

With three exciting championships already on the cards, the festival has the added attraction of witnessing the hotly anticipated 720S GT3, which will be demonstrated on the 5.412-kilometre circuit and displayed in the Paddock. The car is set to make its competitive debut at Gulf 12 Hours before undertaking a full racing programme in 2019.

“We’re looking forward to demonstrating the 720S GT3 at the Bahrain GT Festival, and really thrilled to be competing in the Gulf 12 Hours, which will end an exciting year for the motorsport team,” commented McLaren Automotive’s Director of Motorsport Dan Walmsley. The 720S GT3 is expected to compete in next year’s Blancpain GT Series and is the successor to the brand’s 650S GT3 model, which clinched the Endurance Cup drivers’ and teams’ titles in 2016.

The 650S GT3 remained competitive throughout the 2018 campaign, vying for overall victory at Circuit Paul Ricard before ultimately taking a thirdplace finish at the French venue. Swedish representatives Alexander West and Victor Bouveng will also use the model when they tackle the FIA GT Nations Cup this weekend.